HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-05 ARCH REV - RES NO 1012RESOLUTION NO. 1012
A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL
APPLICATION, CASE 3.2802 MAJ, TO CONSTRUCT A
61,658-SQUARE-FOOT SELF -STORAGE FACILITY WITH A
912-SQUARE-FOOT LEASING OFFICE ON A 3.55-ACRE
UNDEVELOPED PARCEL LOCATED AT 890 NORTH GENE
AUTRY TRAIL (APN: 677-260-055), ZONE M-1-P, SECTION 7.
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
A. NWB Palm Springs, LLC, (the "Applicant") has filed Case 3.2802 MAJ, a Major
Architectural Application, in accordance with Section 94.04.04 (Development Permit) of the
Plan Springs Zoning to construct a self -storage facility with a leasing office on a 3.55-acre
undeveloped parcel for the West Coast Self -Storage facility at 890 North Gene Autry Trail,
Zone M-1-P; and
B. On April 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2042, amending Section
94.04.00 of the PSZC to reassign review of Major Architectural Review (MAJ) applications
from the City's Planning Commission to the City's Architectural Review Committee; and
C. On March 9, 2022, a public meeting to consider Case 3.2802 MAJ, Major Development
Permit Application, was held by the Planning Commission in accordance with applicable law;
the Planning Commission voted 6-1 (Absent: Weremiuk) to approve the application, Case
3.2802 MAJ, subject to conditions of approval; and
D. On April 4, 2022, a public meeting to consider Case 3.2802 MAJ, Major Architectural
Application, was held by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) in accordance with
applicable law; the ARC voted 7-0 for further study due to design concerns; and
D. On June 30, 2022, notice of a public meeting of the Architectural Review Committee of
the City of Palm Springs to consider the above -mentioned application was given in accordance
with applicable law; and
E. On July 5, 2022, the City's Architectural Review Committee held a public meeting in
accordance with applicable public law. At said meeting, the Architectural Review Committee
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the Project,
including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RESOLVES:
Section 1: The proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and it is categorically exempt from the
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 of Title 14, Chapter 3
of the California Code of Regulations (Class 32, In -Fill Development Projects); and
Section 2: As demonstrated in the staff report, the Project conforms to the Architectural
Guidelines of Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 94.04.00 ("architectural review") as
conditioned; and
Section 3: Based upon the foregoing, the Architectural Review Committee hereby approves
Case 3.2802 MAJ, for the construction of a 61,658-square-foot self -storage facility and a 912-
square-foot auxiliary leasing office, in addition to the construction of customer parking spaces,
RV/boat parking/storage spaces, and new landscaping on a 3.55-acre undeveloped parcel for
West Coast Self -Storage at 890 North Gene Autry Trail subject to the conditions of approval
attached herein as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED this 5th day of July, 2022.
AYES: DOCZI, JAKWAY, LOCKYER, MCCOY, POEHLEIN, ROTMAN, THOMPSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: WALSH
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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David Newell, AICP
Assistant Planning Director
RESOLUTION NO. 1012
EXHIBIT A
West Coast Self -Storage
890 North Gene Autry Trail
Case 3.2802 MAJ
July 5, 2022
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, Development Services Director, Building Official, the
Chief of Police, the Fire Chief or their designee, depending on which department
recommended the condition.
Any agreements, easements or covenants required to be entered into shall be in a form
approved by the City. Attomey.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONS
ADM 1. Project Description. This approval is for the project described per Case
3.2802 MAJ; except as modified with the conditions below;
ADM 2. Reference Documents. The site shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the approved plans including site plans, architectural
elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in
the Planning Division except as modified by the approved Mitigation
Measures and conditions below.
ADM 3. Conform to all Codes and Regulations. The project shall conform to the
conditions contained herein, all applicable regulations of the Palm Springs
Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code, and any other City County, State and
Federal Codes, ordinances, resolutions and laws that may apply.
ADM 4. Minor Deviations. The Director of Planning or designee may approve minor
deviations to the project description and approved plans in accordance with
the provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code.
ADM 5. Indemnification. The owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of Palm Springs, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Palm Springs or its agents, officers
or employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City of
Palm Springs, its legislative body, advisory agencies, or administrative
officers concerning Case 3.2802 MAJ. The City of Palm Springs will promptly
notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City
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of Palm Springs and the applicant will either undertake defense of the matter
and pay the City's associated legal costs or will advance funds to pay for
defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City of Palm Springs fails to
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails to
cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be
responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City of Palm Springs.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon
the matter without the applicant's consent but should it do so, the City shall
waive the indemnification herein, except, the City's decision to settle or
abandon a matter following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not
cause a waiver of the indemnification rights herein.
ADM 6. Maintenance and Repair. The property owner(s) and successors and
assignees in interest shall maintain and repair the improvements including
and without limitation all structures, sidewalks, bikeways, parking areas,
landscape, irrigation, lighting, signs, walls, and fences between the curb and
property line, including sidewalk or bikeway easement areas that extend onto
private property, in a first class condition, free from waste and debris, and in
accordance with all applicable law, rules, ordinances and regulations of all
federal, state, and local bodies and agencies having jurisdiction at the
property owner's sole expense. This condition shall be included in the
recorded covenant agreement for the property if required by the City.
ADM 7. Time Limit on Approval. Approval of the Major Architectural Application (MAJ)
shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of the
approval. Extensions of time may be granted by the Planning Commission
upon demonstration of good cause.
ADM 8. Right to Appeal. Decisions of an administrative officer or agency of the City of
Palm Springs may be appealed in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter
2.05. Permits will not be issued until the appeal period has concluded.
ADM 9. Public Art Fees. This project shall be subject to Chapters 2.24 and 3.37 of
the Municipal Code regarding public art. The project shall either provide
public art or payment of an in -lieu fee. In the case of the in -lieu fee, the fee
shall be based upon the total building permit valuation as calculated pursuant
to the valuation table in the Uniform Building Code, the fee being 1/2% for
commercial projects or 1/4% for residential projects with first $100,000 of total
building permit valuation for individual single-family units exempt. Should the
public art be located on the project site, said location shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Public Arts
Commission, and the property owner shall enter into a recorded agreement to
maintain the art work and protect the public rights of access and viewing.
ADM 10. Comply with City Noise Ordinance. This use shall comply with the provisions
of Section 11.74 Noise Ordinance of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS
July 5, 2022
ENV 1. Coachella Valley Multiple -Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP)
Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) required. All projects within the
City of Palm Springs, not within the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
reservation are subject to payment of the CVMSHCP LDMF prior to the
issuance of certificate of occupancy.
ENV 2. California Fish & Game Fees Required. The project is required to file a
Notice of Determination (NOD). Required filing fee shall be submitted by the
City to the County Clerk with the Notice of Determination. Action on this
application shall not be final until such a filing and fee is paid.
ENV 3. Cultural Resource Survey Required. Prior to any ground disturbing activity,
including clearing and grubbing, installation of utilities, and/or any
construction related excavation, an Archaeologist qualified according to the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines, shall be employed to
survey the area for the presence of cultural resources identifiable on the
ground surface.
ENV 4. Cultural Resource Site Monitoring. There is a possibility of buried cultural or
Native American tribal resources on the site. A Native American Monitor shall
be present during all ground -disturbing activities. (check for duplication in
engineering conditions)
a. The presence of an approved Agua Caliente Native American
Cultural Resource Monitor(s) during any ground disturbing activities
(including archaeological testing and surveys). Should buried cultural
deposits be encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive
construction halt and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist
(Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if
necessary, prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic
Preservation Officer and the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation
Office.
b. Two copies of any cultural resource documentation generated in
connection with this project, including reports of investigations, record
search results and site records/updates shall be forwarded to the Tribal
Planning, Building, and Engineering Department and one copy to the City
Planning Department prior to final inspection.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PLN 1. Outdoor Lightinq Conformance. Outdoor lighting shall fully conform to the
requirements of Palm Springs Zoning Code and shall not produce disability
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glare, discomfort glare, light trespass, and/or light pollution as defined in Palm
Springs Zoning Cod Sections 93.21.00(A)(7), (8), (9), and (10). Additionally,
the outdoor lighting shall conform to the requirement by the Riverside County
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). Also see Condition ALUC 1.
PLN 2. Water Efficient Landscaping Conformance. The project is subject to the
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Chapter 8.60.00) of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code and all other water efficient landscape ordinances. The
applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan to the Director of
Planning for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Landscape plans shall be wet stamped and approved by the Riverside
County Agricultural Commissioner's Office prior to submittal. Prior to
submittal to the City, landscape plans shall also be certified by the local water
agency that they are in conformance with the water agency's and the State's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances.
PLN 3. Sian Applications Required. No signs are approved by this action. Separate
approval and permits shall be required for all signs in accordance with Zoning
Ordinance Section 93.20.00.
PLN 4. Screen Roof -mounted Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened per the requirements of Section 93.03.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PLN 5. Surface Mounted Downspouts Prohibited. No exterior downspouts shall be
permitted on any facade on the proposed building(s) that are visible from
adjacent streets or residential and commercial areas.
PLN 6. Exterior Alarms & Audio Systems. No sirens, outside paging or any type of
signalization will be permitted, except approved alarm systems.
PLN 7. Outside Storaqe Prohibited. No outside storage of any kind shall be
permitted except as approved as a part of the proposed plan.
PLN 8. Final Landscape Plan. The plant materials and installation shall be
satisfactory to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission and Palm
Springs International Airport requirements.
PLN 9. Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Review. Applicant
shall contact the ALUC to ensure that the proposed use is permitted and the
project meets all the requirements imposed by the ALUC.
PLN 10. Additional Planters Required. Install two (2) planters in the RV parking area
on the north and east sides.
PLN 11. Green Screen Plant Requirement. Install Caliandra for the green screens
proposed on the primary (west) elevation.
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PLN 12. Replacement of Queen Palm. Replace Queen Palm with California Fan Palm
with a variety of heights (at the time of installation).
PLN 13. Lighting Fixture Operability. Limit or turn off lighting (east and north sides)
during closing hours (time control — e.g. motion control).
PLN 14. Lighting Fixture F05. Install glare shields on the light fixtures adjacent to the
abutting residential development.
PLN 15. Glazing Treatment Requirement. Apply tint or color to the glazing so that it is
more compatible with the design of the building.
PLN 16. Additional Plant Materials Required. Install additional plant materials (low -
height trees, multi -trunk) on the west side of the sidewalk to enhance the
parkway.
PLN 17. General Requirement. Increase the plant size. Diversify the size and height
of the proposed plant materials.
PLN 18. Subcommittee Review Required. Conditions of Approval PLN 10 through
PLN 17 shall be subject to review and approval by the ARC subcommittee,
which consists of Member Lockyer and Member Doczi.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION (ALUC) CONDITIONS
ALUC 1. Any new outdoor lighting that is installed shall be hooded or shielded so as to
prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky. Outdoor
lighting shall be downward facing.
ALUC 2. The following uses shall be prohibited:
(a) Any use which would direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white,
green, or amber colors associated with airport operations toward an
aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or toward
an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing at an
airport, other than an FAA -approved navigational signal light or visual
approach slope indicator.
(b) Any use which would cause sunlight to be reflected towards an aircraft
engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or towards an
aircraft engaged in a straight final approach towards a landing at an
airport.
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(c) Any use which would generate smoke or water vapor or which would
attract large concentrations of birds, or which may otherwise affect
safe air navigation within the area. Such uses include landscaping
utilizing water features, aquaculture, outdoor production of cereal
grains, sunflower, and row crops, composting operations, wastewater
management facilities, artificial marshes, trash transfer stations that
are open on one or more sides, recycling centers containing
putrescible wastes, construction and demolition debris facilities, fly ash
disposal, and incinerators.
(d) Any use which would generate electrical interference that may be
detrimental to the operation of aircraft and/or aircraft instrumentation.
(e) Highly noise -sensitive outdoor nonresidential uses and hazards to
flight.
ALUC 3. The attached "Notice of Airport in Vicinity" shall be provided to all
prospective purchasers and occupants of the property and be recorded as
a deed notice.
ALUC 4. Any proposed stormwater basins or facilities shall be designed and
maintained to provide for a maximum 48-hour detention period following
the design storm, and remain totally dry between rainfalls. Vegetation in
and around the basins that would provide food or cover for birds would be
incompatible with airport operations and shall not be utilized in project
landscaping. Trees shall be spaced so as to prevent large expanses of
contiguous canopy, when mature. Landscaping in and around the basin(s)
shall not include trees or shrubs that produce seeds, fruits, or berries.
Landscaping in the stormwater basin, if not rip -rap, should be in
accordance with the guidance provided in ALUC "LANDSCAPING NEAR
AIRPORTS" brochure, and the "AIRPORTS, WILDLIFE AND
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT" brochure available at RCALUC.ORG
which list acceptable plants from Riverside County Landscaping Guide 3
or other alternative landscaping as may be recommended by a qualified
wildlife hazard biologist. A notice sign, in a form similar to that attached
hereto, shall be permanently affixed to the stormwater basin with the
following language: "There is an airport nearby. This stormwater basin is
designed to hold stormwater for only 48 hours and not attract birds.
Proper maintenance is necessary to avoid bird strikes". The sign will also
include the name, telephone number or other contact information of the
person or entity responsible to monitor the stormwater basin.
ALUC 5. This project has been evaluated as consisting of 60,204 square feet of
storage area and 1,500 square feet of office area. Any increase in building
area, change in use to any higher intensity use, change in building
location, or modification of the tentative parcel map lot lines and areas will
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require an amended review to evaluate consistency with the ALUCP
criteria, at the discretion of the ALUC Director.
ALUC 6. Buildings shall be limited to a maximum height of 20 feet and a maximum
top point elevation of 485 feet above mean sea level unless a
"Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation" letter authorizing a higher
top point elevation has been issued by the Federal Aviation Administration
Obstruction Evaluation Service.
BUILDING DIVISION CONDITIONS
The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable to This
Project:
BLDG 1. Separate permits are required for Site Walls, Trash Enclosures, Signs, PV
(Photovoltaic), Construction Trailers.
BLDG 2. Grading & ROW permits are to be issued by our Engineering Division.
BLDG 3. Utilities on the utility side of any meter are to be arranged with the respective
Utility Company. Any utilities after a meter will be included in the Building
Departments scope of work for inspections.
The Following Standard Building & Safety Conditions of Approval Are Applicable
to This Project:
General Conditions
1. Shall comply with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as
applicable:
A. 2019 California Building Code
B. 2019 California Electrical Code
C. 2019 California Mechanical Code
D. 2019 California Plumbing Code
E. 2019 California Energy Code
F. 2019 California Fire Code
G. 2019 California Green Building Standards Code
2. Any temporary building, trailer, commercial coach, etc. installed and/or used
in connection with a construction project shall comply with City Code.
3. In addition to approval from Building & Safety, approval is required from the
County of Riverside, Department of Public Health for occupancies involving
fueling stations and foods and beverages.
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4. All exterior lighting shall be oriented, directed, and/or shielded as much as
possible so that direct illumination does not infringe onto adjoining properties.
All development impact fees including but not limited to TUMF, CVMSHCP,
Sewer Connection and Public Arts shall be paid at time of permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION CONDITIONS:
Before final acceptance of the project, all conditions listed below shall be completed to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
All Grading Plans, Improvement Plans, Required Studies and Documents listed below,
must be submitted to Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
STREETS
ENG 1. Applicant shall obtain State permits and approval of plans for any work
done on State Highway 111. A copy of an approved Caltrans
encroachment permit shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of any grading or building permits if there is any work being done
in the public right-of-way on State Highway 111.
GENE AUTRY TRAIL (HIGHWAY 111)
ENG 2. Construct a 26 feet wide driveway approach in accordance with City of
Palm Springs Standard Drawing No. 205 or Equivalent Caltrans
Standards. Subject to Caltrans encroachment permit.
ENG 3. Construct a meandering 12 feet wide combination sidewalk and bicycle
path along the entire frontage per City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing
No. 210 or Equivalent Caltrans Standards. The construction shall be with
colored Portland cement concrete, with an admixture of Palm Springs Tan,
Desert Sand, or approved equal color by the Engineering Services
Department. Easements for pedestrian and bike path purposes shall be
dedicated for those portions of the meandering sidewalk and bicycle path
that extend onto private property. Subject to Caltrans encroachment
permit.
ENG 4. Remove and replace existing asphalt concrete pavement where required,
in accordance with Caltrans standards.
ENG 5. All broken or off grade street improvements along the project frontage
shall be repaired or replaced.
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ENG 6. The minimum pavement section for all on -site pavement (drive aisles,
parking spaces) shall be 2-1/2 inches asphalt concrete pavement over
4 inches crushed miscellaneous base with a minimum subgrade of 24
inches at 95% relative compaction, or equal. If an alternative pavement
section is proposed, the proposed pavement section shall be designed
by a California registered Geotechnical Engineer using "R" values from
the project site and submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
ENG 7. The applicant shall demonstrate access rights across the adjacent
property identified by Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 677-260-056.
Proof of access rights shall be submitted to the City Engineer prior to
approval of a grading plan.
ENG 8. On -site drive aisles and parking lot shall be constructed with curbs,
gutters, and cross -gutters, as necessary to accept and convey street
surface drainage of the on -site streets to the on -site drainage system,
in accordance with applicable City standards.
SANITARY SEWER
ENG 9. All sanitary facilities shall be connected to the public sewer system New
laterals shall not be connected at manholes. Subject to Caltrans
encroachment permit.
GRADING
ENG 10. Submit a Precise Grading Plan prepared by a California registered Civil
engineer to the Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
The Precise Grading Plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of grading permit.
a. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared by the applicant
and/or its grading contractor and submitted to the Engineering Services
Department for review and approval. The applicant and/or its grading
contractor shall be required to comply with Chapter 8.50 of the City of
Palm Springs Municipal Code, and shall be required to utilize one or more
"Coachella Valley Best Available Control Measures" as identified in the
Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook for each fugitive dust
source such that the applicable performance standards are met. The
applicant's or its contractor's Fugitive Dust Control Plan shall be prepared
by staff that has completed the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (AQMD) Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Class. The
applicant and/or its grading contractor shall provide the Engineering
Services Department with current and valid Certificate(s) of Completion
from AQMD for staff that have completed the required training. For
information on attending a Fugitive Dust Control Class and information on
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the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook and related "PM10"
Dust Control issues, please contact AQMD at (909) 396-3752, or at
htto://www.AQMD.gov. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan, in conformance with
the Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook, shall be submitted
to and approved by the Engineering Services Department prior to approval
of the Grading plan.
b. The first submittal of the Grading Plan shall include the following
information: a copy of final approved conformed copy of Conditions of
Approval; a copy of a final approved conformed copy of the Site Plan; a
copy of current Title Report; a copy of Soils Report; and a copy of the
associated Hydrology Study/Report; a copy of the project -specific Final
Water Quality Management Plan.
ENG 11. Prior to approval of a Grading Plan (or issuance of a Grading Permit), the
applicant shall obtain written approval to proceed with construction from
the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tribal Historic Preservation
Officer or Tribal Archaeologist ( a copy of the written approval must be
provided to the City) . The applicant shall contact the Tribal Historic
Preservation Officer or the Tribal Archaeologist at ACBCI-
THPORaquacaliente.net to determine their requirements, if any,
associated with grading or other construction. The applicant is advised to
contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer or Tribal Archaeologist as
early as possible. If required, it is the responsibility of the applicant to
coordinate scheduling of Tribal monitors during grading or other
construction, and to arrange payment of any required fees associated with
Tribal monitoring.
ENG 12. In accordance with an approved PM-10 Dust Control Plan, temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed. Fencing shall have screening
that is tan in color; green screening will not be allowed. Temporary dust
control perimeter fencing shall be installed after issuance of Grading
Permit, and immediately prior to commencement of grading operations.
ENG 13. Temporary dust control perimeter fence screening shall be appropriately
maintained, as required by the City Engineer. Cuts (vents) made into the
perimeter fence screening shall not be allowed. Perimeter fencing shall
be adequately anchored into the ground to resist wind loading.
ENG 14. Within 10 days of ceasing all construction activity and when construction
activities are not scheduled to occur for at least 30 days, the disturbed
areas on -site shall be permanently stabilized, in accordance with Palm
Springs Municipal Code Section 8.50.022. Following stabilization of all
disturbed areas, perimeter fencing shall be removed, as required by the
City Engineer.
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ENG 15. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the California General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Water Quality Order 2009-0009-DWQ as modified
September 2, 2009) is required for the proposed development via the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board online SMARTS system.
A copy of the executed letter issuing a Waste Discharge Identification
(WDID) number shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to issuance of
a grading or building permit.
ENG 16. In accordance with City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Section 8.50.022
(h), the applicant shall post with the City a cash bond of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00) per disturbed acre (if there is disturbance of 5,000
square feet or more) at the time of issuance of grading permit for
mitigation measures for erosion/blowsand relating to this property and
development.
ENG 17. A Geotechnical/Soils Report prepared by a California registered
Geotechnical Engineer shall be required for and incorporated as an
integral part of the grading plan for the proposed development. A copy of
the Geotechnical/Soils Report shall be submitted to the Engineering
Services Department with the first submittal of a grading plan.
ENG 18. The applicant shall provide Grading Certification for all building (or
structure) pads in conformance with the approved grading plan to the
Engineering Services Department for review and approval.
ENG 19. In cooperation with the California Agricultural Commissioner and the
California Department of Food and Agriculture Red Imported Fire Ant
Project, applicants for grading permits involving a grading plan and
involving the export of soil will be required to present a clearance
document from a Department of Food and Agriculture representative in
the form of an approved "Notification of Intent To Move Soil From or
Within Quarantined Areas of Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles
Counties" (Revised - RIFA Form CA-1) prior to approval of the Grading
Plan (if required). The California Department of Food and Agriculture
office is located at 6819 East Gage Avenue, Commerce, Ca 90040
(Phone(760)782-3271,(562)505-6415),Sonia.Oran@cdfa.ca.gov.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENG 20. This project shall be required to install measures in accordance with
applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Best
Management Practices (BMP's) included as part of the NPDES Permit
issued for the Whitewater River Region from the Colorado River Basin
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The applicant is
advised that installation of BMP's, including mechanical or other means for
pre -treating contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff, shall be
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required by regulations imposed by the RWQCB. It shall be the
applicant's responsibility to design and install appropriate BMP's, in
accordance with the NPDES Permit, that effectively intercept and pre -treat
contaminated stormwater and non-stormwater runoff from the project site,
prior to release to the City's municipal separate storm sewer system
("MS4"), to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the RWQCB. Such
measures shall be designed and installed on -site; and provisions for
perpetual maintenance of the measures shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer, including provisions in Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) required for the development (if
any).
ENG 21. A Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit. The WQMP shall address the implementation
of operational Best Management Practices (BMP's) necessary to
accommodate nuisance water and storm water runoff from within the
underground parking garage and the on -site private drive aisles. Direct
release of nuisance water to adjacent public streets is prohibited.
Construction of operational BMP's shall be incorporated into the Precise
Grading and Paving Plan.
ENG 22. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, the property owner
shall record a "Covenant and Agreement" with the County -Clerk Recorder
or other instrument on a standardized form to inform future property
owners of the requirement to implement the approved Final Project -
Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). Other alternative
instruments for requiring implementation of the approved Final Project -
Specific WQMP include: requiring the implementation of the Final Project -
Specific WQMP in Home Owners Association or Property Owner
Association Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs); formation
of Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance Districts, Assessment Districts or
Community Service Areas responsible for implementing the Final Project -
Specific WQMP; or equivalent. Alternative instruments must be approved
by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any grading or building permits.
FIRMIRMTEN
ENG 23. All stormwater runoff passing through the site shall be accepted and
conveyed across the property in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer. For all stormwater runoff falling on the site, on -site retention or
other facilities approved by the City Engineer shall be required to contain
the increased stormwater runoff generated by the development of the
property. Provide a hydrology study to determine the volume of increased
stormwater runoff due to development of the site, and to determine
required stormwater runoff mitigation measures for the proposed
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development. Final retention basin sizing and other stormwater runoff
mitigation measures shall be determined upon review and approval of the
hydrology study by the City Engineer and may require redesign or
changes to site configuration or layout consistent with the findings of the
final hydrology study. No more than 40-50% of the street frontage
parkway/setback areas should be designed as retention basins. On -site
open space, in conjunction with dry wells and other subsurface solutions
should be considered as alternatives to using landscaped parkways for
on -site retention.
ENG 24. The project is subject to flood control and drainage implementation fees.
The acreage drainage fee at the present time is $ 4608.16 per acre in
accordance with Resolution No. 15189. Fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of a building permit.
GENERAL
ENG 25. Any utility trenches or other excavations within existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off -site streets required by the proposed development shall
be backfilled and repaired in accordance with City of Palm Springs
Standard Drawing No. 115. The developer shall be responsible for
removing, grinding, paving and/or overlaying existing asphalt concrete
pavement of off -site streets as required by and at the discretion of the City
Engineer, including additional pavement repairs to pavement repairs made
by utility companies for utilities installed for the benefit of the proposed
development (i.e. Desert Water Agency, Southern California Edison,
Southern California Gas Company, Time Warner, Verizon, Mission
Springs Water District, etc.). Multiple excavations, trenches, and other
street cuts within existing asphalt concrete pavement of off -site streets
required by the proposed development may require complete grinding and
asphalt concrete overlay of the affected off -site streets, at the discretion of
the City Engineer. The pavement condition of the existing off -site streets
shall be returned to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to
construction of the proposed development.
ENG 26. All proposed utility lines shall be installed underground.
ENG 27. All existing utilities shall be shown on the improvement plans if required for
the project. The existing and proposed service laterals shall be shown
from the main line to the property line.
ENG 28. Upon approval of any improvement plan (if required) by the City Engineer,
the improvement plan shall be provided to the City in digital format,
consisting of a DWG (AutoCAD drawing filetype), DXF (AutoCAD ASCII
drawing exchange filetype), and PDF (Adobe Acrobat document filetype)
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formats. Variation of the type and format of the digital data to be submitted
to the City may be authorized, upon prior approval by the City Engineer.
ENG 29. The original improvement plans prepared for the proposed development
and approved by the City Engineer (if required) shall be documented with
record drawing "as -built' information and returned to the Engineering
Services Department prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
Any modifications or changes to approved improvement plans shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for approval prior to construction.
ENG 30. Nothing shall be constructed or planted in the corner cut-off area of any
(intersection or) driveway which does or will exceed the height required to
maintain an appropriate sight distance per City of Palm Springs Zoning
Code Section 93.02.00, D.
ENG 31. All proposed trees within the public right-of-way and within 10 feet of the
public sidewalk and/or curb shall have City approved deep root barriers
installed in accordance with City of Palm Springs Standard Drawing No.
904.
ENG 32. This property is subject to the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee (CVMSHCP-LDMF).
The LDMF shall be paid prior to issuance of Building Permit.
TRAFFIC
ENG 33. Applicant shall obtain written confirmation from the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans) indicating if the project is or is not subject to
any traffic studies or mitigation. The applicant shall submit written
confirmation to the City Engineer that all required studies or mitigation
requirements by Caltrans have been met.
ENG 34. A minimum of 48 inches of clearance for accessibility shall be provided on
public sidewalks. Minimum clearance on public sidewalks shall be
provided by either an additional dedication of a sidewalk easement if
necessary and widening of the sidewalk, or by the relocation of any
obstructions within the public sidewalk along the frontage of the subject
property.
ENG 35. All damaged, destroyed, or modified pavement legends, traffic control
devices, signing, striping, and street lights, associated with the proposed
development shall be replaced as required by Caltrans prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy.
ENG 36. Construction signing, lighting and barricading shall be provided during all
phases of construction as required by City Standards or as directed by the
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City Engineer. As a minimum, all construction signing, lighting and
barricading shall be in accordance with Part 6 "Temporary Traffic Control'
of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD),
dated November 7, 2014, or subsequent editions in force at the time of
construction.
ENG 37. This property is subject to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee which
shall be paid prior to issuance of building permit.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
FID 1. These Fire Department conditions may not provide all requirements.
Owner/developer is responsible for all applicable state and locally adopted
fire codes. Detailed plans are still required for review. Conditions are
subject to final plan check and review.
FID 2. Fire Department Conditions were based on the 2019 California Fire Code
as adopted by City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Municipal Code, PSFD
Appendix "T" Development Requirements. This building will require fire
sprinklers and a fire alarm system.
FID 3. Conditions of Approval — "Conditions of Approval' received from the
Palm Springs Planning Department must be submitted with each plan set.
Failure to submit will result in a delay of plan approval.
FID 4. Required access (CFC 504.1): Exterior doors and openings required by
this code or the California Building Code shall be maintained readily
accessible for emergency access by the fire department. An approved
access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior
openings shall be provided when required by the fire code official.
FID 5. NFPA Fire Sprinklers: An automatic fire sprinkler system is required.
Only a C-16 licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall perform system design
and installation. System to be designed and installed in accordance with
NFPA standard 13, 2016 Edition, as modified by local ordinance
FID 6. Private Fire Hydrants: Additional private hydrants may be required.
FID 7. Security Gates: A Knox Key operated switch shall be installed at every
automatic gate. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a
combination of a Tomar Strobeswitch TM, or approved equal, and an
approved Knox Key switch when required by the fire code official. Secured
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non -automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approve padlock or
chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of 1/4 inch) when required by the
fire code official.
FID 8. Key Box Required to be Installed (CFC 506.1): Where access to or
within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or
where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire -fighting
purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be
installed in an approved location. The key box shall be flush mount type
and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire
code official.
Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, town home or
condominium complex courtyards must provide a key box in addition to
association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box
installations shall be 5 feet above grade. Location and installation of Knox
key boxes must be approved by the fire code official.
FID 9. Key Box Contents (CFC 506.1): The Knox key box shall contain keys to
all areas of ingress/egress, alarm rooms, fire sprinkler riser/equipment
rooms, mechanical rooms, elevator rooms, elevator controls, plus a card
containing the emergency contact people and phone numbers for the
building/complex.
FID 10. Turning Radius: Fire access road turns and corners shall be designed
with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet.
FID 11. Dead Ends: Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around a fire
apparatus.
FID 12. Designated Fire Lanes: In private developments fire lanes shall not be
less than 24 feet in width (curb to curb) with no parking on either side and
shall be identified.
FID 13. Address: Shall provide 12" addresses for this structure and show location
on plans.
FID 14. Fire Extinguishers: Shall install 2A10BC fire extinguishers every 75'
inside the office space.
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FID 15. Fire Inspection: Shall call fire for a fire inspection prior to opening
business at 760-323-8181.
END OF CONDITIONS
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